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Basic first aid :

Basic first aid Temporary emergency care or treatment given to the sick or injured

Basic first aid steps :

Basic first aid steps Check the scene - Be sure it is safe to help
Check the victim for responsiveness gently shake the victim
Ask are they are ok
Determine number of victims
Find out what happened
Is there anyone that can help you

Using 911 :

Using 911 Call 911 for help
Know where you are
Victim information what happened
Anyone else there
Stay on the line let them hang up first REMEMBER, do not call 911 unless there is a real emergency!

Care for the victim :

Care for the victim Airway open with tilt head and lift chin
Breathing look listen and feel
No breathing give two breaths
Child and infant breath once every three seconds
Adult breath every five seconds
Circulation no movement begin CPR30 compressions and two breaths

Universal precautions :

Universal precautions Use gloves when handling blood issues
Wash hands after each period of assistance

Choking :

Choking Ask can you speak, if they can then leave them alone
Performing five abdominal thrusts
Stand behind the person
Wrap your arms around them so that your fist is between their ribs and belly button
Hold your fist with your other hand and pull in and up as if scooping ice cream
Continue to do until the object is ejectedget medical help REMEMBER, do not actually practice on a person who is not choking.

Burns :

Burns There are three degrees: First, Second and Third
First Degrees
redness or discoloration, mild swelling, and pain.
Sunburn is an example
Second Degrees
blisters, red, or mottled, painful
Third Degrees
Deepest burn, looks white or charred this involves many layers of the skin

First Aid for Burns :

First Aid for Burns For First Degree and second that has no open blisters, flush with cool running water
For Second Degree with blisters
Third degree burns, apply a dry dressing and bandage loosely, DO NOT use water or other ointments. Seek medical attention immediately!